Begotten Quote by C. I. Scofield
““the only begotten Son of””
About This Quote
Source Bible: New Testament, John 3:16 (paraphrased)
The phrase emphasizes the unique, divine sonship of Jesus as central to Christian belief.
In simple terms: Jesus is uniquely God's Son.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on the significance of divine sonship.
Themes
theity
divine sonship
salvation
Mood
solemn
contemplative
Type
theological
scriptural
When to use this quote
- church sermons
- personal study
- teaching
- apologetics
Key Concepts
Christology
theology
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this title affect your faith?
- What does it mean for salvation?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across denominations.
![“Is what we profess in the Creed true, then?—“I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God … [who] by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary”? The answer is an unequivocal yes.” quote by Pope Benedict XVI](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44a/pope-benedict-xvi-414_holy-spirit_is-what-we-profess-in-the-creed-true-the_1845033.jpg)
![“Grace is not looking for good men whom it may approve, for it is not grace but mere justice to approve goodness. [Rather] it is looking for condemned, guilty, speechless and helpless men whom it may save, sanctify and glorify.” quote by C. I. Scofield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/75d/c-i-scofield-49669_approving_grace-is-not-looking-for-good-men-whom-i_2317628.jpg)
